Rebels run past Lewiston-Altura
Published 10:33 pm Tuesday, January 23, 2018
- Southland’s Jenna Bentzin brings the ball upcourt against Lewiston-Altura in the first half Tuesday night in Adams. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
The Southland girls basketball team had three players score at least 15 points as it beat Lewiston-Altura (5-12 overall, 4-8 Three Rivers) 60-52 in Adams Tuesday.
Senior McKendry Kennedy hit a season-high four three-pointers to score 18 points, sophomore Lexi Smith had 17 points, and freshman Kelsey Mensink added 15 points.
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Southland’s Brianna Johnson runs the floor during the first half Tuesday night against Lewiston-Altura in Adams. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
“Lexi and Kelsey probably had their best games of the year,” Southland head coach Dean Bentsen said.
LA 23 29 — 52
Southland 27 33 — 60
Southland scoring: McKendry Kennedy, 18; Lexi Smith, 17; Kelsey Mensink, 15; Chelsey Kasel, 6; Brianna Johnson, 4; free throws: 57 percent (8-for-14)
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Southland’s Kelsey Mensink looks for a lane in the first half against Lewiston-Altura Tuesday night in Adams. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com